Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Vatche G. Agopian

General Surgery
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
757 Westwood Plz, 
Los Angeles, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
11
conditions
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
757 Westwood Plz, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Vatche Agopian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Agopian is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 197 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID

Locations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

Pravastatin Intervention to Delay Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence
Pravastatin Intervention to Delay Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 22, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2

197 Total Publications

Should parenchymal quality inform resection decisions in non-cirrhotic HCC? a reason to consider transplant, But Not to Wait.
Should parenchymal quality inform resection decisions in non-cirrhotic HCC? a reason to consider transplant, But Not to Wait.
Journal: Liver transplantation : official publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society
Published: August 24, 2026
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Is Dr. Vatche G. Agopian a top-rated expert for Liver Transplant?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vatche G. Agopian is classified as an Elite expert for Liver Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Vatche G. Agopian specialize in?

While Dr. Vatche G. Agopian is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Liver Transplant, Liver Failure, and Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Vatche G. Agopian participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Vatche G. Agopian has published 197 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Vatche G. Agopian's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Vatche G. Agopian accept my insurance?

Dr. Vatche G. Agopian accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-825-8138 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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